CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture
$212k/y-$318.4k/y
Applea day ago
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Summary
Apple is seeking a CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture to join their CPU Architecture and Performance Team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on CPU micro-architecture and involves driving innovation for next generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac CPU architectures.
About the Role
As a CPU Performance Architect, you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of innovation in areas such as branch prediction, code/data prefetchers, and optimization of CPU pipelines. You will analyze workloads to identify bottlenecks, collaborate with CPU designers, and maintain the simulation environment to enable data-driven decisions.
About You
Required:
- BS degree
- Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
- Experience conceiving novel performance ideas using micro-architecture knowledge and performance bottleneck analysis
- Experience working with design and implementation teams to solve timing and power efficiency challenges
- Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments
- Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python
Preferred:
- 20+ years of relevant industry experience
- MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
- Knowledge in software design patterns
- Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures
- Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
- Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
- Communication, influence and negotiation skills
Benefits
- Base pay range between $212k and $318.4k, depending on skills and experience
- Opportunity to participate in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
Apple
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Santa Clara, CA